Fabaceae Vicia nigricans ssp. gigantea (Hook.) Lassetter & Gunn.
Giant Vetch
Quinault - Drug, Love Medicine
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 39
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Vicia nigricans ssp. gigantea (Hook.) Lassetter & Gunn.
Scientific name: Vicia nigricans ssp. gigantea (Hook.) Lassetter & Gunn.
USDA symbol: VINIG (
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Common names: Giant Vetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Quinault
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Love Medicine
Notes: Roots rubbed on woman and placed under pillow to bring back husband.
RECRD: 97227 id: 43221